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Colton

Pop. 53,772·353rd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Colton, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,929/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
-$36
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Colton · $1,929
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,929/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$71,208/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Colton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,148/yr
At $1,929/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Colton, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,772
Median income
$71,208
Median age
33.9
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
23.4%
28.2%
25.8%
Under 1823.4%
18–3428.2%
35–5425.8%
55–6411.4%
65+11.3%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
20.3%
75.2%
White20.3%
Black7.8%
Hispanic75.2%
Asian4.1%
Education (25+)
24.5%
33.3%
25.6%
16.6%
No HS diploma24.5%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Colton, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,853 → $1,929
up 4.1%
Income
$60,874 → $71,208
up 17.0%
Population
53,894 → 53,772
down 0.2%
Renter share
49.2% → 47.2%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 16.6%
-1.2 pts
Median age
31.9 → 33.9
+2.0 yrs

Rent in Colton, CA has climbed 4.1% since 2023, going from about $1,853 per month to roughly $1,929 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,874 in 2021 to $71,208 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 12.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 47.2% of households rent today, against 49.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Colton, CA market of 2023.

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Colton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Colton. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Colton, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Colton is $1,929/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,000/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($71,208/yr), Colton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Colton an affordable city for renters?

Colton is considered moderate for renters. At $1,929/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($71,208/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Colton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Colton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,929/mo in Colton. The local median household income is $71,208/yr, meaning the typical Colton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Colton?

Rent in Colton has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Colton rent compare to other cities in California?

Colton is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #353 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,929/mo.

What percentage of Colton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of Colton households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. Colton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Colton rent compare to the national average?

Colton's median rent of $1,929/mo is $36 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #353 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,929/mo, rent takes ~33% of Colton's median household income ($71,208/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Colton 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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